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Compelling Infinity by Meghan Ciana Doidge
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsI was a dragon. Dragons didn’t run from any situation. Not even a dragon disguised as a witch. Well … at least not from any situation that involved the archive or my duty, because apparently I fled before anything even remotely personal. Including surprise double dates.A masked gala. A solstice celebration with the werewolves...Categorized as:
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![Blood Bond: 12 by Helen Hardt]()
Blood Bond: 12 by Helen Hardt
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsClues are everywhere, but they don’t seem to add up, especially when a contact at the fingerprint lab gives Erin Hamilton and Dante Gabriel news that can’t possibly be accurate. Another visitor arrives with more information…and an unexpected family tie. In the midst of everything, Erin does what she can to comfort Dante, who is changing before her eyes... -
![A Pack of Storms and Stars by Olivia Wildenstein]()
A Pack of Storms and Stars by Olivia Wildenstein
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe Boulder Pack is back with Liam's spinoff.Till a mating link do us part.That was rule #1 of the arrangement I struck up with my Alpha a few weeks after he arrived in Beaver Creek to solve a pack murder. Liam Kolane and I would have exclusive fun until my wolf clicked with its true mate or until I found a male keen on long-term, since Liam had zero interest in forever... -
![The Vampire and the Case of the Wayward Werewolf by Heather G. Harris, Jilleen Dolbeare]()
The Vampire and the Case of the Wayward Werewolf by Heather G. Harris, Jilleen Dolbeare
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsSomeone paid the vampire king’s creepy son to turn me into one of the bitey undead. I’m not hanging about to find out who or why. The vampires want me to stay with them for one hundred years of indentured servitude but I have this thing about following orders so I ran from the streets of London to the wilds of Alaska.I have an eidetic memory and a can-do attitude... -
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![Radley's Wardrobe for Horny Monsters by Annabelle Hawthorne]()
Radley's Wardrobe for Horny Monsters by Annabelle Hawthorne
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen Mike Radley's magical home grew another floor, he thought he knew what to expect.He didn't expect a kingdom of portal-chewing rats to be living between his walls.He really didn't expect to discover that the wardrobe down the hall was a prison world for a murderous kitsune.And he definitely didn't expect all of his enemies to converge on his house all at once, intent on his destruction... -
![Tooth and Nail by Chris Underwood]()
Tooth and Nail by Chris Underwood
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA murdered vampire. No witnesses. A blood feud ignited.Some folks say the only good vampire is a dead vampire. But when the murder of a vampire threatens the fragile peace between vampires and ogres, someone has to wade into the fray to sort the truth from the lies.Guess who gets that job.But there's more to this murder than an ancient blood feud... -
![Blood Bond: 13 by Helen Hardt]()
Blood Bond: 13 by Helen Hardt
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsErin Hamilton follows Dante Gabriel back into hell—the underground compound where he was held for a decade—to confront the woman who held him captive. Finally unmasked, she seems to hold Dante under her influence. Erin has faith in Dante’s strength and determination, though, especially when the mysterious Vampyre Texts reveal their first secret... -
![Blood Bond: 15 by Helen Hardt]()
Blood Bond: 15 by Helen Hardt
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsErin Hamilton follows Dante Gabriel back into hell—the underground compound where he was held for a decade—to confront the woman who held him captive. Finally unmasked, she seems to hold Dante under her influence. Erin has faith in Dante’s strength and determination, though, especially when the mysterious Vampyre Texts reveal their first secret... -
![Blood Bond: 9 by Helen Hardt]()
Blood Bond: 9 by Helen Hardt
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsErin Hamilton and Dante Gabriel are living together and are more in love than ever, but the mysteries surrounding them continue to evolve. When two more women go missing—Dante’s sister and Erin’s best friend—they dive in more deeply, recruiting Erin’s brother to help. Despite his quest for information, Dante resists falling prey to his former captor’s drive to control his mind... -
![Blood Bond: 7 by Helen Hardt]()
Blood Bond: 7 by Helen Hardt
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsBreaking into a cemetery isn’t anything Dante Gabriel ever thought he’d do, but he has no choice. He must recover his father’s body so he can claim his estate. Help arrives from two unexpected sources, but their plan is interrupted. Erin Hamilton’s best friend is a wolf shifter. The man she loves is a vampire. His father is a ghost. She can deal with all of that, but new worries have surfaced... -
![Blood Bond: 8 by Helen Hardt]()
Blood Bond: 8 by Helen Hardt
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsDante Gabriel has developed some abilities never before seen in a vampire his age. Without Erin Hamilton, he’d be on the brink of insanity, but she’s always there, always willing to give him what he needs, and he’s determined to keep her safe from the vampire thugs who want her. His questions are still unanswered, and he considers turning to an evil source for results... -
![Skullduggery by Helen Harper]()
Skullduggery by Helen Harper
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsOkay. I’ll admit I’ve got problems. But surrender is word wholly absent from my vocabulary.My grasp on magic is shaky at best and my dependence on spider’s silk is a battle I’m still fighting. But while my heritage and my health might be problematic, I’m certainly not going to roll over and give up.Not me. Not ever... -
![Samantha Moon Forever: Including Books 8, 9, and 10 in the Vampire for Hire Series by J.R. Rain]()
Samantha Moon Forever: Including Books 8, 9, and 10 in the Vampire for Hire Series by J.R. Rain
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBooks 8, 9, and 10 in the international #1 bestselling series, Vampire for Hire: MOON RIVER Seven years ago federal agent Samantha Moon was the perfect wife and mother, your typical soccer mom with the minivan and suburban home. Then the unthinkable happens, an attack that changes her life forever. And forever is a very long time for a vampire... -
![Maudlin's Mayhem by Yasmine Galenorn]()
Maudlin's Mayhem by Yasmine Galenorn
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratings"A little chaos is always good for the soul..."When chaos descends on the Bewitching Bedlam B&B, Maudlin finds herself at the mercy of Murphy's Law. Everything is going wrong. At first, some of the chaos is just annoying, but then it turns deadly and Maddy finds herself on the wrong side with Essie Vanderbilt, the Queen of the Northwest Vampire Court... -
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![Deep Silver by J.R. Rain, Matthew S. Cox]()
Deep Silver by J.R. Rain, Matthew S. Cox
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAlexis Silver has always defied convention: in the 1920s, she tried to attend college. She also prefers to live on land and she doesn’t really care for the taste of human flesh. Oh, by the way, she’s also a mermaid... -
![Siren's Song by Yasmine Galenorn]()
Siren's Song by Yasmine Galenorn
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen the fog rolls in from the sea, sometimes ghosts from the past follow it... Sandy’s under attack. First, she’s almost mowed down at the supermarket, then her new shore-front burger stand is destroyed on its grand opening day. But when she’s found in a coma, the danger heats up. As she falls into a coma, parts of her dreaming world escape into reality... -
![Blood Bond: 14 by Helen Hardt]()
Blood Bond: 14 by Helen Hardt
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsErin Hamilton follows Dante Gabriel back into hell—the underground compound where he was held for a decade—to confront the woman who held him captive. Finally unmasked, she seems to hold Dante under her influence. Erin has faith in Dante’s strength and determination, though, especially when the mysterious Vampyre Texts reveal their first secret... -
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Steel Heart by R.J. Blain
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWith the Hope Diamond locked around her throat, Jesse Alexander finds herself in the unfortunate position of being a walking national treasure. With the Starfall stone poised to pulse and flood the world with more of its magic, she must figure out how to remove it before she becomes its pawn yet again. Unfortunately, the stone has a mind—and plans—of its own...Categorized as:
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![The Long Goodnight by Selene Charles, Chelsea Stephens]()
The Long Goodnight by Selene Charles, Chelsea Stephens
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratings9 hours, 31 minutesWelcome to a world of fantasy, fairy tales, and murder most foul... Hook is back. Or at least that's what my partner the Mad Hatter, aka Maddox, claims. And I should totally believe him. He does have the sight after all. But I can't. I just won't. Because Hook...he was my world. And the day he died in my arms I nearly died too... -
![Blood Bond: 10 by Helen Hardt]()
Blood Bond: 10 by Helen Hardt
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsVampires can’t levitate. At least that’s what Dante Gabriel always thought, until he finds himself floating above his bed along with his lover, Erin Hamilton. As he continues to exhibit unusual powers, more memories from his time in captivity surface, leaving him fearing what he might have done while imprisoned. When a new and unexpected temptation arises, he finds himself unable to resist... -
![Blood Bond: 11 by Helen Hardt]()
Blood Bond: 11 by Helen Hardt
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDarkness tempts Dante Gabriel at every corner, and he struggles to maintain the control he was never taught when he came of age. His ghost father, his cousin, and the voodoo priestess under Claiborne Bridge continue to help, even as he descends further toward madness. Erin Hamilton is more in love than ever... -
![The Good People by Jim Butcher]()
The Good People by Jim Butcher
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThis Molly-POV story takes place concurrently with "Christmas Eve," so expect Battle Ground spoilers aplenty... -
![Licence To Howl by Helen Harper]()
Licence To Howl by Helen Harper
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsDevereau Webb is riding high. He's a powerful werewolf with a killer combination of intelligence, wits and strength and he's learning more and more about his abilities every day. He isn't usually the type to take orders, however, and that has to change with his new role as a supernatural spy within the British security services... -
![A Score to Kettle by Eryn Scott]()
A Score to Kettle by Eryn Scott
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA ghost mystery for readers who don't usually enjoy the paranormal."The residents of Pebble Cove were wary of the new commune at The Pines even before someone ended up dead.Rosemary is excited to cater her first even at the newly opened commune's full moon festival. When a young woman is found murdered in her yurt, it's clear these rich wannabe hippies aren't as peaceful as they pretend... -
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![Magic 101 by Mercedes Lackey]()
Magic 101 by Mercedes Lackey
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsBefore Buffy ever staked out a vampire, before anyone was “Grimm,” before the “Supernatural” Winchester brothers locked horns with things that go bump in the night, there was Diana Tregarde. Diana Tregarde. Occult investigator. Witch. And Guardian. Pledged to protect and shield the innocent from the deadly menaces of the Dark, the things most people have never seen--and would never want to... -
![Catching Echoes by Meghan Ciana Doidge]()
Catching Echoes by Meghan Ciana Doidge
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsI preferred it when life came in tidy packages. When it didn’t — when something went awry — I was exceedingly skilled at packaging it back up. It was my job to do so after all. I was a reconstructionist. I collected the puzzle pieces, then I gave those pieces to an investigative team to sort out. I didn't ask questions. I didn't offer answers. I saw. I recorded. I moved on... -
![Dresden Files Roleplaying Game: Vol 1: Your Story by Leonard Balsera, Jim Butcher]()
Dresden Files Roleplaying Game: Vol 1: Your Story by Leonard Balsera, Jim Butcher
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsTell Us Your StoryBeneath the "normal" surface of the world are things and people which most of us don't want to know about, and will do our best to forget about if we ever come near them. People won't see what they don't want to see.But that's most of us. And you-you're not most of us... -
![A Proper Hellhound by Orlando A. Sanchez]()
A Proper Hellhound by Orlando A. Sanchez
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsWhen your hellhound needs training, you hire the best trainer for the job…Death. While in London, Peaches, Simon’s faithful hellhound manages to grow to the size of a small bus, shocking Monty & Simon with his new transformation. Realizing the danger of a Peaches XL, the Montague & Strong Detective Agency take steps to control these growth spurts... -
![Moonlight's Ambassador by T.A. White]()
Moonlight's Ambassador by T.A. White
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsAileen has always been certain of a few undeniable facts—black raspberry is the only ice cream flavor that matters, vampires can't be trusted, and her loyalty, once given, is unquestionable. When a late-night visitor shows up needing her help, she agrees without hesitation. It's not long before a pounding at her door reminds her that nothing is ever as straightforward as it seems... -
![Daughter of Souls & Silence by Annie Anderson]()
Daughter of Souls & Silence by Annie Anderson
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsA Council full of Ethereal Elders wants me dead. Yep, it’s a regular Tuesday.When you kill a demon there are consequences. Centuries-old witch, tattoo artist, half-demon… none of those titles are going to save me this time. The only way I’m going to get out of my death sentence is to take down the biggest, baddest demon there is… My father.And I thought being burned at the stake was bad.. -
![The Dark Hiss of Magic by Helen Harper]()
The Dark Hiss of Magic by Helen Harper
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThere will be no pussy-footing around. Not when Kit McCafferty is involved.When Kit rescues a wealthy witch from the treacherous, monster-filled waters of the River Tweed, she reckons she's completed her fair share of good deeds for the day. But when a second anonymous body is pulled from the same river, Kit is dragged into a mystery as murky as the water itself... -
![The Devil's in the Details by Selene Charles]()
The Devil's in the Details by Selene Charles
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsElle and gang are in the one place they never expected to find themselves. Hell. Literally. There's a dark force stirring. One that's killed thousands during its time. It's been asleep for eons but it's awakening now... -
![Keeper Under Fire by Jennifer Malone Wright]()
Keeper Under Fire by Jennifer Malone Wright
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe Reapers are coming… The Keepers are ready to fight … to defend their home and the souls, no matter what the cost. Olivia Estmond is tired of waiting to be attacked. It is time for the Keepers to strike first against the Reaper Empress. Preparing to fight is not a new concept for Liv, but living with a target on your back is not something she has ever dealt with... -
![Demons Shemons by K.B. Draper]()
Demons Shemons by K.B. Draper
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMost people come home with a window sticker, a shot glass, or a bottle opener cleverly disguised as a key chain from their summer vacations, not Allison Jo Maddox (a.k.a. AJ, if you want to keep your front teeth)... -
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![Shades of Magic by Heather Renee]()
Shades of Magic by Heather Renee
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen Taya is faced with deciding who will live or die, she struggles to accept the outcome when the choice is made for her.As Raven Point mourns the loss of one of their own, they band together with the witches to seek vengeance. Not only for their fallen pack mate, but for anyone who has suffered from Declan's decisions.Though the battle looms near, Taya finds herself continually drawn to Liam... -
![Lost Library Collection: Books 1-3 by Kate Baray]()
Lost Library Collection: Books 1-3 by Kate Baray
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLOST LIBRARY (Book 1) Lost Library brings together a mysterious, magical book and a quirky heroine to create the adventure of a lifetime! John Braxton arrives unannounced on Lizzie Smith's doorstep looking for answers she doesn't have. She may have a magical book, but she hasn't a clue what to do with it--or even how to read it... -
![Ashes and Flame by Aiden Bates, Jill Haven]()
Ashes and Flame by Aiden Bates, Jill Haven
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI want to protect him… no matter the cost.After uncovering a threat to dragons everywhere, my mission was simple - find the mage with the evil magic book, and bring him back home to Emberwood Weyr. There we could figure out what he knew… and what we could do about it.Finding him was easy… but protecting him is hard... -
![Thicker Than Blood by Angela Roquet]()
Thicker Than Blood by Angela Roquet
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsRevenge. Jenna had thought she wanted it before but it’s nothing compared to the scorching ire she lives with now. With her home and heart in ruins, she’s ready to repay the favor. The duke has taken her in, but not out of the kindness of his heart. The lavish suite and full-service harem at her disposal are not enough to disguise the setup for what it is: a gilded cage... -
![Splintered Mind by W.R. Gingell]()
Splintered Mind by W.R. Gingell
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsViv just wants work—any work. Well, not quite any work. But she’s desperate enough to accept a job offer as personal assistant to Jasper Renner—the rich and mysterious owner of the Renner Tea House—even though odd things happen whenever he’s around.She expects to deal with rich, entitled Melbournians and a full business schedule... -
![Faerie Enchantment (Poppy's Potions, #2) by H.P. Mallory, J.R. Rain]()
Faerie Enchantment (Poppy's Potions, #2) by H.P. Mallory, J.R. Rain
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsParanormal Women’s Fiction from #1 Amazon Bestseller, J.R. Rain, and New York Times Bestseller, H.P. Mallory!A Haven Hollow NovelAfter spending a couple of months in the quaint town of Haven Hollow, Oregon, I’m settling in and things are looking up.My shop, Poppy’s Potions, is successful, I’ve got a best friend in ghost-hunter, Marty Zach and I’m dating the local Sasquatch, Roy Osbourne... -
![Hemorrhage by S.A. Magnusson]()
Hemorrhage by S.A. Magnusson
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsOnly my combination of magic and medicine can save me. No longer afraid of my magic, I’ve begun experimenting with how to use it when working in the ER. While on a surgery rotation, my use of magic reveals a dangerous new threat and a type of magic I had not known about before, making me a target... -
![Blood and Stone by R.L. King]()
Blood and Stone by R.L. King
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAn Ancient Evil is Bound in BloodWhen his friend Jason Thayer disappears after heading to his home town to attend a wedding, the only clue Alastair Stone has is a cryptic phone message about "something weird" Jason saw shortly before he vanished... -
![The Wolf's Secret by Claire Cullen]()
The Wolf's Secret by Claire Cullen
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen is a wolf not just a wolf? When he has magic running through his veins. Fleeing Samhain Pack to protect them from his berserker nature, Barrett is alone in the wilds—and lost to himself. Until he tracks a most interesting prey and finds himself face to face with a mage. But Evan is not just a mage, he’s something their pack desperately needs—a healer... -
![Defensive Magic by Kate Baray]()
Defensive Magic by Kate Baray
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAfter an exhausting trip to Europe, Lizzie and John come home wanting nothing more than peace and quiet. Instead, Lizzie finds a death threat on her pillow, and John must fight a challenger to his position as Texas Pack Alpha--and in his backyard. What will the neighbors think?Soon Lizzie and John find themselves fighting for their lives... -
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![Core of Stone by R.L. King]()
Core of Stone by R.L. King
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsUNACCEPTABLE LOSSESAlastair Stone knew it would take a big sacrifice to end the Evil’s hold over our world. He was ready to make that sacrifice—but he expected it to be his life.Never in his worst nightmares did he think it would be his magic... -
![How [Not] to Love a Hero by Elizabeth A. Reeves]()
How [Not] to Love a Hero by Elizabeth A. Reeves
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe Final Chapter in the Cindy Eller series. Cindy's life is split between her responsibilities in her bakery and as the Seraphine of Faerie. It's chaotic, but she's making it work a day at a time. Then Cindy's father disappears and the last thing she ever wanted to have happen is thrust upon her-- she is going to be made Seraphim... -
![A Drop of Witch: Sweetland Witch by Zoe Arden]()
A Drop of Witch: Sweetland Witch by Zoe Arden
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMurder, cupcakes, and witches... it’s just your average day in Sweetland Cove. Page Count: around 330 pages Things are always going wrong for Ava Fortune. Ever since she discovered she was a witch, it seems like people are trying to kill her. And… New Year’s is no exception... -
![Supernatural Disasters by Ava L. Bishop, Ava Bishop]()
Supernatural Disasters by Ava L. Bishop, Ava Bishop
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratings1 part Academics + 2 parts Magic + 3 parts Fail = DisasterThey say life is what happens when you’re busy making other plans—they’re right.My life changed trajectory the day I attacked the creep who stole my thesis and got kicked out of the prestigious University of Sciences in Boston... -
![Sinners on Sunset by Debra Dunbar]()
Sinners on Sunset by Debra Dunbar
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe tax demons want their pound of flesh. Or fifty-two thousand dollars.Unable to pay what she owes, Eden is forced to fight a never-ending stream of bounty hunters while she tries to clear her name and find the cop who set her up... -
![Instincts and Impostors by Meghan Ciana Doidge]()
Instincts and Impostors by Meghan Ciana Doidge
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI’d led a deadly squad of genetically enhanced, uber-powerful magic wielders through life-threatening missions multiple times in the first twenty-one years of my life.When marked for death, I’d led the escape from those who’d bred us, controlled us. Utterly annihilating the Collective’s compound, and destroying everything that had gone into creating us — the Five...
![How [Not] to Love a Hero by Elizabeth A. Reeves](https://48f-1.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/books/small/640dc1c95b307c813263428b.jpg)
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